Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and depression, finding that there was no clear diagnosis of psychiatric disability other than depression. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that hepatitis C or any related conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for hepatitis. The issue remains unresolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and hepatitis C, finding that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for a low back disability. The Board also found that there is no persuasive evidence linking hepatitis C to active duty service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple undiagnosed illness-related disabilities, including hepatitis C. The VA has been requested to obtain medical records and SSA information to assist in determining the etiology of his liver disease and other gastrointestinal complaints.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for hepatitis, IBS, and residuals of hepatitis. The evidence received since the June 1998 denial was not considered material.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent since December 6, 2000. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of regulation of activities as required for a 40 percent rating. Service connection for hepatitis was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no competent evidence linking his current disability to military service or any recognized risk factor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and outpatient treatment records. The claims for increased ratings for hepatitis C and cirrhosis are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim that he contracted Hepatitis C (HCV) as a result of VA treatment, including surgery for left total hip replacement. The Board concluded that there was insufficient medical evidence to link HCV to the February 1990 surgery and denied both service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hepatitis C is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's liver disability, hepatitis B and C, low back disability, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asbestosis, and major depressive disorder are not related to his service. The diagnoses were attributed to post-service drug use.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis C is found not to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C and to determine which risk factor is most likely attributable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board found that hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied the claim.

The appellant contends that the Veteran died from complications brought on by Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), which she argues was incurred in service. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and opinions regarding the relationship between the HCV infection and service.